Colostomy or ileostomy device



April 22, 1969 A. o. DOOLITTLE 3,439,679

COLOSTOMY OR ILEOSTOMY DEVICE Filed June 16, 1966 United States Patent3,439,679 COLOSTOMY 0R ILEOSTOMY DEVICE Alton 0. Doolittle, 3899 GundryAve., Long Beach, Calif. 90807 Filed June 16, 1966, Ser. No. 558,027Int. Cl. A61f /44 US. Cl. 128-283 1 Claim ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSUREThis invention relates to a colostomy or ileostomy device which ismounted on the abdomen of a user without the use of any additionalbelts, straps, o harness, but the device is adequately secured to thewearer by an adhesive which is applied to one face of a mounting disk.

An object of my invention is to provide a novel device of the characterstated in which the pouch is detachably mounted to the disk in a noveland effective manner.

Another object is to provide a novel device of the character stated inwhich the disk is a fabric or plastic product known as moleskin, whichcan be readily removed from the abdomen of the wearer withoutirritation, and also it will adhere more effectively to the skin of thewearer.

A feature of the moleskin is that it has effective healing propertieswhich will prevent skin irritation, and also can be applied or removedwithout a long waiting period. Also the type of disk herein described iswater repellent and has better adhesive properties than cement or otheradhesive types.

Still another object of my invention is to provide a novel receptacle orpouch which is light, thin, flexible, and is readily disposable after ithas been used.

Still another object of my invention is to provide a novel device of thecharacter stated in which the disposable pouch or bag is a separate partand distinct from the attaching disk, which can remain on the skin ofthe wearer even though the pouch may be removed and disposed of, thatis, an additional pouch can be replaced on the disk without removing thedisk from the wearer.

A feature of my invention is to provide an effective disk which issecured around the stoma with a leakproof attachment, and which can beremoved and replaced at intervals without skin irritation.

Another feature of my invention is to provide a novel mounting disk forthe pouch or bag which is soft and flexible and will conform to thevarious curves or shapes of the wearer.

A further object of my invention is to provide a device in which thestoma entrance can be shaped to conform to the configuration of thepatients stoma.

Other objects, advantages and features of invention may appear from theaccompanying drawing, the subjoined detailed description and theappended claims.

In the drawing:

FIGURE 1 is a front elevation of my colostomy or ileostomy device.

FIGURE 2 is a rear elevation of the same.

FIGURE 3 is an enlarged sectional view taken on line 33 of FIGURE 2.

FIGURE 4 is a vertical sectional view of my device in position on awearer.

3,439, 79 Patented Apr. 22, 1969 FIGURE 5 is a front elevation of mydevice in position on a wearer.

Referring more particularly to the drawing, the numeral 1 indicates adisk or pad which is provided with an adhesive on the inner surfacethereof which will effectively adhere to the skin of the wearer. Thedisk 1 is formed of a pliable fabric or plastic material, preferably ofa type commercially known as moleskin. The outer or exposed surface ofthe disk 1 is smooth and will not irritate the skin due to bending ormovement of the wearer. A circular hole 2 is formed in the center of thedisk 1 to receive the ring 3. The ring 3 is preferably formed of anonmetallic material, such as plastic, and is molded or formed with aperipheral groove 4 therein. The edge of the hole 2 fits into the groove4, thus securely and detachably mounting the ring in the disk 1. Adiaphragm 5 is mounted on the inside of the ring 3 and is preferablyattached to the ring by means of a string or an elastic band, thusstretching the diaphragm across the inner face of the ring 3. Two ormore cuts 6 are formed in the diaphragm 5 so that the diaphragm will fitover the stoma 7, which is formed by the colostomy or ileostomyoperation. The incisions 6 are of the proper length so that thediaphragm will fit over the stoma 7 as shown in FIG. 4, and will thusprevent leakage around the stoma 7.

A separate pouch 8' is formed of a light, flexible material which iswaterproof and which is closed at the lower end and open at the top. Thepouch or sack 8 is also somewhat elastic so that the ring 9, formedaround the open end of the pouch, may he slipped over the ring 3 and fitinto the groove 4, thus securely holding the pouch onto the ring with atight sealed connection. It is obvious that the pouch 8 can be readilyremoved from the ring 3 and disposed of, as might be required from timeto time. When disposing of the pouch 8 it is not necessary to remove thedisk 1 or the ring 3, but these parts can remain on the patient and anew pouch 8 can be mounted on the ring 3 after the previous one has beendisposed of. The disk 1 and the ring 3 attached thereto can remain onthe patient for a considerable period of time, that is, a matter ofdays, whereas the pouch 8 can be removed and a new pouch replaced asfrequently as required.

I claim:

1. A colostomy device comprising a disk, said disk having an adhesive onone face thereof to adhere to the user, said. disk having an openingtherethrough, a ring positioned in said opening, a pouch closed at oneend and open at the other, and means detachably securing the open end ofsaid pouch to the ring, and a diaphragm extendiiig across one face ofsaid ring, said diaphragm having intersecting cuts therein to provideopenings through the diaphragm, and means securing said diaphragm to thering, said ring having an annular groove in the periphery thereof, theopen end of said pouch fitting into said groove to removably secure thepouch to the ring.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,741,247 4/1956 Marsan 128-2833,021,843 2/1962 Perry 128283 3,089,493 5/1963 Galindo l28-283 3,351,06111/1967 Nolan 128283 OTHER REFERENCES Jhonson & Johnson, 1962, page 20.

CHARLES F. ROSENBAUM, Primary Examiner.

